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Welcome to Duntroon School
The BEST We Can Be | Ko te pai e taea e tātou
Established in 1879, Duntroon School carries a proud heritage as a cherished heart of our local community. Tucked into a picturesque township bounded by State Highway 83, Livingstone Street, and the Maerewhenua River, our school welcomes children from across a wide rural catchment—spanning Campbell Park in the west, Blackpoint to the east, and Danseys Pass to the south, with three dedicated bus runs bringing our students together each day.
We are fortunate to learn and grow in an extraordinary natural setting. Set against a backdrop of ancient history, rich geological formations, and world-renowned fossils, our school is uniquely situated within a UNESCO Global Geopark. This landscape serves as a living classroom, inspiring curiosity and wonder in equal measure.
For students from Year 0 to 8, we offer stimulating, engaging, and rich learning experiences tailored to help every child thrive. Our dedicated, collaborative team of educators works hand-in-hand with a supportive Board of Trustees and a vibrant local community to foster an environment where children feel valued and encouraged.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Honesty, Respect, Perseverance, Cooperation, and Inclusion. These principles bring life to our overarching vision: "The BEST We Can Be" (Ko te pai e taea e tātou).
Ngā mihi nui
13 Oct 2026 - 16 Oct 2026
19 Oct 2026
19 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026
27 Oct 2026
28 Oct 2026
The senior students have Tech at OIS Tuesday 13th October to Friday 16th October.
The buses will run 15 minutes early in the mornings.
AgriKIds 2027 Registrations open on the first day of term 4.
This will take place on Saturday 30 January 2027 with the location yet to be confirmed. If you would like to sort your own teams of 3 students (must be in Year 5-8 2027) then I am happy to register the students. You will be required to transport your children to and from this event. The 2027 Grand Final is to be held in Christchurch 1-3 July 2027.
Those that get in first will be the ones that I will enter in if there are spaces still.
For those that are keen please email Kate Frear katef@duntroon.school.nz. In the email include your team name and team members.
ORDERS CLOSE IN 24 HOURS REMINDER
This is a reminder that orders for Calendar Art close tomorrow!
Each product is made from your own child's art.
These make unique Christmas gifts for family and friends and are perfect for posting overseas.
Follow these instructions to place your order online:
1/. Go to www.kidsartworks.com
2/. Use the Entrance Code: K..... (add in your entrance code from the flyer your child brought home e.g. "KZ3452")
3/. Enter your child's room & name
The order is open until later Friday.
Payment can be made over the website via credit card or account 2 account.
If you have any questions please contact the school office.
Good morning
PhotoLife advise that student photos are now live and ready for parents to view and order.
They'll be sending keycodes via email throughout the day. As this is a new system, they ask that you check any junk, spam, or promotions folders, in case the message was filtered.
Please contact the school office if you think you haven't received your keycode.
Many thanks
Janette
Good morning everyone
We are due to consult and write a new Strategic Plan which will be in place from 2027 - 2029.
This questionnaire is part of our public consultation in order to shape our new Strategic Plan.
The Board will look at themes arising from the consultation process that will involve whānau, students (tamariki), teachers (kaiako), teacher aides and administration staff, and the local community to determine our new strategic goals.
We invite you to fill out this form so that we can gain an understanding of your experience and thoughts about yours and your child’s experience at Duntroon School. This will support the Board to shape quality teaching and learning opportunities for your child/ren.
Link for the form: https://forms.gle/hjT3usmLSUuHV79e6
If you wish to have a paper copy to fill out, please reply to this email or ring the Office and we will ensure we send one home with your child.
Many thanks
Sarah Caldwell
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